Specimen Processing Laboratory Assistant I

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Specimen Processing Laboratory Assistant I provides general laboratory services, including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic specimen processing, waived testing, identified moderate complexity testing, and related clerical tasks. The role may also be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

The position is based at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. It is full-time, day shift, with hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Successfully complete an initial and six-month competency assessment for identified testing.
• Successfully complete an annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Telephone skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in a laboratory, or coursework in biological, chemical, or related science.
• Experience in waived or moderate complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services, including specimen collection and blood component preparation.
• Perform pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing, and identified moderate complexity testing.
• Complete related clerical tasks.
• Register patients and specimens and deliver specimens, as needed.
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the department’s purpose and essential functions.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness through a government program for qualifying participants who meet applicable time and qualification requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results wellness program, which offers points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in the paycheck.
• Access to training and development opportunities, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED